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Meels (Amelia Einhorn) – Folk-Americana Musician

Meels (Amelia Einhorn) is a rising singer-songwriter and producer from Mill Valley, California. She is best known for creating her own distinct sub-genre of music called “Critter Country,” which blends ’60s and ’70s folk, bluegrass, and classic country, often using animal and nature metaphors inspired by her upbringing.

Meels will make her Grand Ole Opry debut on Wednesday, October 28, at 7 pm in Nashville, Tennessee. The invitation comes from Jeff Hanna, co-founder of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, whose band Meels joined on the band’s farewell tour.

  • Early Life & Background: Born in Boston and raised in Mill Valley, she comes from a deeply musical lineage—her grandmother was a concert pianist for the South African Symphony. Meels began playing piano at age 5 and writing songs by age 14. She eventually studied recorded music at NYU’s Clive Davis Institute. 
  • Career Breakthrough: After initially releasing an indie-folk debut album, Tales from a Bird’s Bedroom, in 2024, she signed with Nashville-based Lost Highway Records in early 2026. 
  • Key Releases: She released her breakthrough 7-track EP, Across The Raccoon Strait, on January 30, 2026.
  • Popular Tracks include “Out West”, “Willow Song”, and “The Wizard”. Her aesthetic draws heavily from 1970s television variety shows like Hee Haw and The Muppet Show. 
  • Touring: She has actively toured and opened for acclaimed Americana and country acts, including Margo Price, Old Crow Medicine Show, and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.
  • Learn more:  Official Meels Music Website